Voice of Chidananda

09/02/2026

By constantly thinking in a positive manner of the happiness, welfare and peace of others, it brings about a change in our nature. Gradually, we become so disposed to act in such a way, to live in such a way, that we become a centre of goodwill towards others, a centre of compassion and kindness towards others, a centre of peace for others. The constant repetition of such prayer, the constant dwelling upon these thoughts, and the constant harbouring of these feelings in our heart have a transforming effect upon our own nature. This constant prayer has this effect, but only if we pray feelingfully, not mechanically.

— Sri Swami Chidananda

02/02/2026

“The Name of the Lord is the surest remedy for all the ills of life. Not only it removes physical troubles, but also cures bhava-roga (disease of worldliness). Therefore, chant the Name of the Lord with faith and devotion. Cling to the Divine Name. The Name of the Lord is great relief and consolation."

— Sri Swami Chidananda

29/01/2026

"Become an instrument in the hands of the Lord. Do not expect thanks or appreciation of your work. Do actions as your duty and offer them and their fruits to the Lord. You will be freed from the bonds of Karma. Your heart will soon be purified."

~ Sri Swami Chidananda

24/01/2026

"No matter how many obstacles there may be, no matter how unfavourable the environment may be; take time every morning and evening to go inward in silence and to draw nearer to God in prayer."

— Sri Swami Chidananda

22/01/2026

Yoga and World Peace !

Yoga may become the source or the basis of individual peace; but how can it contribute to world peace? What is the cause of the lack of peace in this world? What is the cause of war? Where does war start? Where does war commence? I would like to invite your serious attention and serious reflection upon this truth. All outer conditions of the human world have their origin in the human mind and heart. If the heart is filled with love, it expresses in loving actions and loving relationship upon the outerside.

If the mind harbours noble thoughts, good thoughts, thoughts of goodwill, affection, oneness, friendship, the desire to help, the spirit of service, selflessness, then the human being expresses himself or herself in terms of these. Whatever you think, the source of all human conduct is, thought first, and the feeling in the heart and all conditions and states that prevail in human society are the result of this inner state of human mind and human heart. So, it is not only as a person thinketh so that person becometh. It is also what you think and feel, you act, and the sum totality of such human activity, which is rooted in human thought and feelings, becomes the world situation.

~ Sri Swami Chidananda

21/01/2026

"All things like status, authority, power or wealth can be obtained in this world, but there is one thing, which cannot be ‘obtained’. It is given by God only. You can only receive it, not obtain it. You can purchase the whole world, but not Satsanga. Therefore, if you have been given the great gift of satsanga, then be assured that you are highly blessed."

— Sri Swami Chidananda

30/12/2025

"This moment is God. God comes to you silently as this moment. ‘Now’ is God. He constantly keeps coming to you as Now. This is life. This is the ‘I am God, here and now.’ Make use of this moment and bless yourself eternally."

— Sri Swami Chidananda

28/12/2025

Life of Yoga

If you are consciously trying all the time to reach out towards God in spirit, to draw nearer and nearer to Him day by day, then you are living a life of Yoga, no matter what shape your external life might take. This spirit is the most important and essential factor, which makes the life spiritual. This enables us to be united with God in the interior of our being. Neither thief, nor even nuclear bombs can take away the spiritual wealth gained from living such a Yogic life.

— Sri Swami Chidananda

25/12/2025

"I am Chidananda. Verily I am Consciousness Bliss. Chidananda roopham! Even so art thou, blessed reader, Thou art Chidananda! Thou art Satchidananda! Thou art Eternal, Pure, Perfect, Knowledge-Bliss-Absolute. Remember, reflect contemplate, meditate, realise! This is thy important duty. Aspire, affirm, assert attain."

— Sri Swami Chidananda

21/12/2025

Spirituality which is the inner divine dimension of religion, in the sense of theology, dogma and ritual, becomes an enduring foundation of universal brotherhood and human solidarity. It is upon this foundation that we have to raise the edifice of a New Humanity. We have all to work for this. All our shared work and united efforts should be positive, constructive, creative and above all unifying. As a result, there must emerge a Global Human family with planet earth as its home. May this then be our priority task, which will make all other tasks worthwhile and meaningful. Come, come play your active part in this universal human mission. Exercise the blessed privilege of being an individual Human Family. May your being and doing be a blessing upon the contemporary scene.

World peace is possible when people of the world wake up to the facts governing Universal life and when there is heart-to-heart feeling of goodness, love and the one-ness among the inhabitants of the world.

I have a request to one and all who read these lines. If you devote one hour every day in meditation, to the projection of peace thoughts, there will be thousands of people doing the same thing every day and the effect of total effort of such auspicious, combined thought projection is inestimable. Not only will there be individual force of every such dedicated person acting in cooperation, but the additional strength received from Invisible Helpers, the ever present Masters, the Videhas, who will silently guide all and make them pursue the right path. They are the Great Beings who enter into the intellect and emotions of every good and pious person and use him as an instrument for serving mankind.

Our ancients had this sublime and vibrant concern for Peace. Peace was ever in their heart and mind for all creation. They lifted up their hearts to the universal spirit and sent forth their prayerful invocation on behalf of all existence thus.

"May peace be unto all the quarters! May peace be unto the skies! May peace be unto the earth! May peace be to the waters of the earth! May peace be to the medicinal herbs and all plants on earth! May peace be to the celestials! May peace be to Brahma, the Creator! May peace be upon Peace itself!"

~ Sri Swami Chidananda

20/12/2025